Live Life Team
Death is an inevitable part of all our lives. It will happen someday, the only question is when and how. Sometimes the death is sudden and tragic, other times expected, but still hard. No matter what the circumstances, those left behind miss their beloved and have to deal with the loss in their own way. Lots of movies deal with the subject of death and dying, because it is something everyone can understand and connect with. Here are the top ten quotes about the subject.
10. ‘What’s wrong with death sir, What are we so mortally afraid of, Why can’t we treat death with a certain amount of humanity and dignity and decency and, God forbid, maybe even humour. Death is not the enemy, gentlemen. If we’re going to fight a disease, let’s fight one of the most terrible diseases of all, indifference.’
From ‘Patch Adams’
Great scene in the film. He’s right too.
9. ‘Amazing tradition. They throw a great party for you on the one-day they know you can’t come.’
From ‘The Big Chill’
Very true, that’s why some people opt to have live wakes before they go, so they can see all their friends and family one last time.
8. ‘Dying is not a sin. Not living is.’
From ‘Dad’
Absolutely. Not living the gift that has been given to you is what is wrong.
7. ‘People soften by the forced reflection that comes with loss.’
From ‘Into the Wild’
This is brutally true. People always look back and realise they were harsh and suddenly things aren’t so awful or the person wasn’t so bad.
6. ‘The end comes, no matter what. The only thing that matters is how do you want to go out, on your feet or on your knees,’
From ‘The Kingdom’
Be proud and strong or cower and wince.
5. ‘The sad ending is only because the author stops telling the story. But it still goes on. It’s just untold.’
From ‘Twin Falls Idaho’
The story does continue on and that is what gives us all hope and a sense of security.
4. ‘Michael O’Sullivan was my great friend. But I don’t ever remember telling him that. The words that are spoken at a funeral are spoken too late for the man who is dead.’
From ‘Waking Ned’
We often wait until it’s too late to tell someone something. Then we can only hope that they just know or get to hear it from some greater place.
3. ‘You know, the ancient Egyptians had a beautiful belief about death. When their souls got to the entrance to heaven, the guards asked two questions. Their answers determined whether they were able to enter or not. “Have you found joy in your life,” “Has your life brought joy to others,”’
From ‘The Bucket List’
Very important questions.
2. ‘Don’t you be afraid, sweetheart. Death is just a part of life, something we’re all destined to do.’
From ‘Forrest Gump’
Bittersweet and honest to the core.
1. ‘When someone you love dies, you don’t lose them all at once. You lose them in pieces over time, like how the mail stops coming.’
From ‘Simon Birch’
This one is heart breaking, because it is reality. You do start losing little things, the scent, the way their face feels, things you can’t keep concrete with you forever.
